FOS
Forrest Airport
Australia
13,952 km
8,669 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
13,952 km
8,669 mi / 7,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Australia/Perth
Heading
186°
south

Airport Comparison

FOS GRU
Airport Name Forrest Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FOS GRU
ICAO Code YFRT SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Australia Brazil
Timezone Australia/Perth America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 511 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -30.840000, 128.120000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Forrest Airport (FOS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Forrest Airport (FOS) in Forrest Airport, Australia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 13,952 kilometers (8,669 miles / 7,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south at a heading of 186°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:21 in Forrest Airport, it's 15:21 in Sao Paulo. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,948 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Forrest Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Forrest Airport (FOS) follows a heading of 174° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Forrest Airport (FOS) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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